He started singing at age 16 when he wrote and recorded his first single under the influence of his father, Jah Thomas, who was a dancehall star in the 1970's.
"I voiced the first song for him, my first real recording. I felt like I was continuing my father's legacy."
Prior to that, the singer had been singing in the St. Peter Claver Church choir and performing at local school functions.
Da'Ville enjoyed singing so much that he knew from an early age that music would be at the forefront of his career goals.
"I once thought that I would become an accountant or a manager for a large corporation, but music influenced me so much that I felt a sense of satisfaction using it as a medium to express my life experiences. In the end, my music became my greatest influence, passion and joy."
After working for a few years with former group members of ARP and creating quite a buzz for themselves on the Jamaican reggae scene, in 2001 Da'Ville decided to go solo.
He signed with Penthouse Records under the management of Donovan Germaine, where he recorded hit singles such as: Love Will Show Me the Way, Cruzin, My Ego, and All My Life, which he recorded with, then label mate, Marcia Griffiths.
All My Life, was nominated for the 2001 Reggae Soca Awards. Since leaving Penthouse Records, Da'Ville has continued to build on quite an impressive repertoire which also includes other hit singles such as: Gallis, This is the Feeling, Banana, The one for me, and chart topping hits: Hey Baby, and In Heaven.
Da'Ville's versatility with music allows him to create cool lovers' lyrics while still competing in the fast-paced world of dancehall.
His major concert performances include appearances on the 2003 Sting Reggae Festival stage, as well as Reggae Summerfest in 2004.
Da'ville has shared the stage with artistes such as Sean Paul, Lady Saw and Beenie Man.
The crooner's excellent vocal skills and his definitive lovers rock and dancehall style delivery allow him to reach a very diverse musical audience.
Special appearances
Aside from his vocal abilities, Da'Ville is a great songwriter, composer and producer. He has written most of his songs and has produced several of his singles on the NAP Musiq and Fashozy Record Labels. Da'Ville adds to his credits several music videos and special appearances in television commercials.
In 2005 his debut album In Heaven was released in Japan by Avex Entertainment Group. The album has also been released in Jamaica and is available through arrangements with All Access Entertainment in Kingston and Florida as well as VP Records in New York. The In Heaven CD is also being sold online through www.cdbaby.com.
The success of Da'Ville's first album in Japan has led to several tours and the decision by Avex to release his second Japanese album Can't Get Over You. Two singles released in Jamaica from this new album Can't Get Over You and On My Mind and the accompanying videos have received a whole lot of love from popular radio, club and sound system DJs, setting the stage for another successful album.
Can't Get Over You hit the number 1 spot on Hit94FM in Aruba and On My Mind is proving to be Da'Ville's biggest hit to date with the video rising to number 1 on the RE TV Reggae Top 20. The single also made it to number 1 on the South Florida Reggae charts and the top 5 on Reggae charts in Jamaica and New York.
There is definitely love in the local and international marketplace for Da'Ville and his music. The many fan emails and responses received at his personal website www.davillevibe.com and his page onmyspace.com www.myspace.com/daville1 provide very clear evidence of an ever-expanding national and international fan base.
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Can't Get Over You
Daville Lyrics
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I've Been Feeling Lonely Ever Since You Left (Left Me Baby) Missing You Like Crazy. Why Couldn't You Hold On (Hold On To Me ) How Will I Get Through This I've Got Nothing Left To Love Again. I Like To Live On Memories But That's All You Left Me With, Left Me With Yea
[Chorus:]
Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You, I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You.
I Wanna Say I'm Sorry For All The Things I've Done To Cause You Pain And I Know You Feeling Angry And You Don't Want To Talk (Talk To Me)Your Stories Drive Me Crazy Baby I've Never Dreamed That We Could Be This Way. Do You Think You Could Forgive Me Baby Forgive Me Baby Please Yeah
[Chorus:]
Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You.
How I Wish That We Could Love We Knew Where We Were This House Is No Good Within These Walls I Yearn And The Only Thing I Did Baby I Wishing You Could Be Right Here To Love Me Is Wishing You Could Be Right Here To Love Me
[Chorus:]
Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You.Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over Ou I Can't Get Over You... I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You... I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You
The lyrics to DaVille's song "Can't Get Over You" express the singer's feelings of loneliness and heartbreak after a relationship has ended. The song begins with the repetition of "La La La La La," which could signify the singer's attempt to fill the void left by the person who has left him.
The first verse expresses the singer's longing for his ex-partner and his desire to hold onto the relationship. He feels that he has nothing left to love again and can only live on the memories of what they had. The chorus repeats the same phrase several times, emphasizing the singer's inability to move on and his refusal to cry about it.
The second verse sees the singer apologizing for any pain he may have caused and acknowledging that his ex-partner is angry with him. He is desperate for forgiveness and wishes that they could return to the way things were before their relationship ended. The repetition of the chorus drives home the message that the singer cannot get over his ex-partner and still loves them deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
La La La La La [X3]
The repetition of La signifies the singer trying to distract himself from the pain of missing his lover, which he does not want to confront.
I've Been Feeling Lonely Ever Since You Left (Left Me Baby)
The singer has been lonely and feeling emotional pain ever since his lover left him.
Missing You Like Crazy. Why Couldn't You Hold On (Hold On To Me )
The singer is missing his lover intensely and questions why they could not hold onto their relationship.
How Will I Get Through This I've Got Nothing Left To Love Again.
The singer feels like he has nothing left to love again and questions how he can move on from the pain of losing his lover.
I Like To Live On Memories But That's All You Left Me With, Left Me With Yea
The singer likes to reflect on the memories of his past relationship but feels like that is all that is left now that his lover is gone.
[Chorus:] Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You, I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You.
The singer has been trying to move on and not cry about the loss of his lover, but he cannot seem to get over them.
I Wanna Say I'm Sorry For All The Things I've Done To Cause You Pain
The singer regrets any actions or behaviors he displayed in the past that may have caused his lover pain and wants to apologize for them.
And I Know You Feeling Angry And You Don't Want To Talk (Talk To Me)
The singer understands that his lover is angry and upset with him, and as a result, does not want to talk to him.
Your Stories Drive Me Crazy Baby I've Never Dreamed That We Could Be This Way.
The singer is driven crazy by the stories he hears about his lover and wishes that their relationship had not ended this way.
Do You Think You Could Forgive Me Baby Forgive Me Baby Please Yeah
The singer is pleading with his lover to forgive him and hopes that they can reconcile and be together again.
[Chorus:] Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You.
The singer is still struggling to move on from his lover and cannot get over them even though he has tried.
How I Wish That We Could Love We Knew Where We Were
The singer wishes that he and his lover could go back to the time when they were happy and in love.
This House Is No Good Within These Walls I Yearn And The Only Thing I Did Baby I Wishing You Could Be Right Here To Love Me Is Wishing You Could Be Right Here To Love Me
The singer feels like his house no longer feels like a home without his lover there, and all he wants is for them to come back and love him again.
[Chorus:] Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You.Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You. Eventhough I Try And I Refuse To Cry I Can't Get Over Ou I Can't Get Over You... I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You... I Can't Get Over You I Can't Get Over You
The chorus showcases the singer's ultimate struggle to overcome his feelings for his lover and move on from their relationship.
Contributed by Ava B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jdahanderson8986
2023 and I still CAN'T GET OVER this song💜😎🔥🔥🔥
@ptahsunsvoltage6914
In this together ❤️❤️
@HowardSenior-rj2ly
Hey this song is for all the wonderful lady’s like you
@aimsroots5365
🎉❤
@lilpolo1634
U saying❤️🔥it too gud💯💯💯💯
@Prezzziii__6OWL
Still listening it ☺️
@janelledossantos8254
Ha! Teenage love... I can't tell u how many times I have listened to this song as a teen crying with emotions I barely understood...looking back I can 😃 smile...I'm married to a handsome who tries to make me happy n have 2 beautiful daughters expecting my 3rd child in September....😏 I'm filled wit bubbly Teenage love.... to the teens out there stop trying to understand things n emotions u r too young for...nothing is wrong wit u its jus the stages of life.... enjoying it will only count if u can embrace all the seasons of ur life ✨️ 😌 God loves us 💖 I think that's the only reason I can live in a world that's so big n complicated for little Ole me😏
@jamaalmuhammed5353
Thnk u let the thumb turn blue if u believe in love and positive energy
@tariqdrew3505
It’s 2022 and I’m still in love with this classic! Am I the only one?
@tumusiimeahmed4145
Don't worry he is the king of lovers rock with Glen Washington